So this is a bit about the new and improved in many ways Apple iPad Mini 8th generation device. Its definitely different, whats so different.Its a 8.5" display OLED screen, up about an inch, it has water resistance IP 67. The screen really does pop, The device does connect to external monitors as I just connected it to my 32" Asus screen via Thunderbolt 5 cable, looks crispy too!

Are you thinking about getting one? It does not have a 120 hertz display its still 60 hertz but go and trying it you may think, whats the big deal who cares about 120 on a itty bitty device like this. It is very pocketable the audio is good, its light, and very nice to hold in the hand. The Folio cases are like always pricey 99 CAD, it has woven texture, it folds over but it sticks to the different areas to prop it self up and it actually stays put. yes the 1st image is the iPad connected to my Asus PG32UCDM3 monitor. I liked the pocketable nature of the device I took it to lunch with me in a Chinese food place, I got lost playing with settings so much I forgot to order food. Its very capable despite not having 120 hertz it does have A20 CPU chip set though and 512 gb size that I picked up and since I got the pricier version I got more cores. Did I notice the zipper feeling between the OLD and faster chip set yes, but its not the first thing you will notice about the new device. Well yes you will notice the eye popping OLED panel and it is good, the device is impossibly thin for what it is, with the apple case it is not much thicker and since you can prop it up and watch vidoes makes it more useful to have. The Battery life is good too, I am sure there will be more iPad mini form factor apps as well going forward. This device is running 27.2 IOS

I found the charging a tad slower than other devices like the iPhone pro max is super fast charging up. I am using a ANKER 200w GAN charger.

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Well I checked out the new iPhone Duo over the weekend and its a fun little device. It has many things you can do with it, fun to surf the internet with, watch movies on the open larger screen and more.

Let me put this into context I have used and tried virtually most phones on the market today, I used to have a site called Wix1 - All Things Mobile the site no longer exists, but here we are 2026 in the middle of a cultural change into a new generation of phones and technology going forward. Ai is everywhere and we are definitely learning new things with OpenAi, Gemini, Apple Intelligence and more. Today we are here to talk about this device call the iPhone Duo.
Out of the box it comes open, and not folded.

Its a tad smaller than the ipad Mini, but it does a ton more than any ipad could do. This is a 1st gen launch of this device publicly Apple has been working on this a long time, watching Samsung this is probably the first time Samsung has been on top while apple is having a few issues on a similar product. Samsung has had its share of issues over the last 7 years making folding devices. I tested the device thoroughly, installing all apps I normally would tested logging in and out, watching movies and shows, surfing the internet and more.

There was one issue I found where by the keyboard was on top of the text field and changing orientation didd not fix it .. I found a way around it with a pass key but that was a real bug at the time. the weight is 5 grams heavier you will not notice, but if you fold it and look at it psychologically it will seem heavier *smiles but its not. Also it is 5 grams heavier than the 18 pro max which you will not notice lol up front, you might just say gee this feels premium.

The cameras are 48 megapixel and they work well images look clean and rich. As you may know there is no telephoto lens but honestly I did not miss it, if you really want that type of lens get a camera lol. Yes the 18 pro max has a zoom lens but its no full frame camera competitor. Phones do not compare to real cameras, in some cases as a hold and shoot cam its fun but not for real proper images.

iPhone Duo is a fun all in one device, The cell phone signal and Voice calls, Chat GPT, are all good no issues to report, I took it on a long drive and had no issues with phone calls. You will find your self opening and closing it a-lot because its like a toy lol its fun. Zoom and normal which was on other iPhones is not gone but re-named, moved and organized. When surfing you might hold the device open with the cameras to the left TOP, which seemed to be one of the more comfortable ways to surf. I did try the samsung Fold 8, I was not sold on Android, Apple seems to pull away with IOS being a lot easier to use with the "fold-factor" lol new word I came up with for the industry of folding devices and getting used to how to hold a new folding device. Overall the iPhone Duo appears to be a premium build quality device with good sound, image quality, movie and signal capability it is sporting a 2 nanometer speed chip set, A20 CPU it definitely is no slouch and a good phone.

I am aware there are a few minor cases where some screens near the hinge have cracked, Apple is aware and are replacing the devices. I still would suggest getting Apple Care Plus for your new iPhone Duo

Like all 1st gen devices there is going to be a few glitches as it matures, but this is a far better device than most could develop, even with the minor glitches. Apple will perfect this in time, something to mention Apple pencil support is available for the iPhone Duo. The one issue I did find is now patched with IOS 27.2 release last night.

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